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Chinese homo-PP export rally resumes, defies sluggish home market
25 Feb 2026 While liquidity remained thin, sellers moved swiftly to reassert pricing power, signalling that the post-holiday inflection point may extend beyond a short-term rebound.
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24 Feb 2026

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Shenhua Auction: PP and LLDPE deals supported by firmer futures in post-holiday trade

The physical market drew immediate support from the Dalian Commodity Exchange, where PP and linear LLDPE futures opened on a steady footing before strengthening noticeably toward the late morning.
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24 Feb 2026

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Saudi majors test Vietnam PE ceiling with March hikes amid tight allocations

Two leading Saudi Arabian producers have rolled out March PE shipment offers to Vietnam, pushing prices higher at the start of the week and extending the pre-holiday uptrend.
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24 Feb 2026

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China Morning Snapshot – 24 February 2026

Despite the inventory accumulation deal flow was still modest, reflecting cautious sentiment despite improved pricing signals.
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24 Feb 2026

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Briefing: China’s polyolefin futures reopens firmer after Lunar New Year, but domestic trading stays subdued

Market participants returned cautiously after the week-long break, seeking direction on both domestic and export pricing.
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24 Feb 2026

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Answering 2026’s Most Pressing Questions

We have barely stepped into 2026, yet our inboxes are already brimming with questions — about politics and policy shifts, economic headwinds, freight volatility, new capacity waves and the next phase of industry restructuring.
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23 Feb 2026

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Indonesian major splits pricing strategy; PP hikes meet resistance as seasonal demand fades

Bullish sentiment continues to clash with fading seasonal demand and fierce margin resistance from domestic converters.
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19 Feb 2026

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Indonesian major pushes fresh hikes as distribution aligns; end-product price resistance stalls momentum

A major Indonesian petrochemical producer raised its weekly price list for selected PP and PE grades again this week, pressing ahead with bullish adjustments despite a narrowing seasonal demand window.
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